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Jesse White Announces One-Year Extension of Driver’s License Expiration Dates for Seniors Age 75 and Older

Wednesday, August 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New expiration date will be one year from current 2020 expiration date Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period... Read More.

Just One CoViD Positive Case Reported by Egyptian Health Department Tuesday, 8/25/20

Tuesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 25, 2020, of a Gallatin County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Gallatin County o a male, in his teens, at home and in isolationTo date, Saline County has had a total of... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Burglary in Crossville Monday

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report Monday morning from Richard G.A. Cullison of Crossville that a burglary had taken place at his residence.Cullison told officers that sometime between 2:00 PM on Saturday and 1:00 AM Monday, an unknown subject or subjects entered... Read More.

Hamilton County Telephone Foundation Contributes $16,000 towards the Instillation of Negative Air Pressure Environment

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) - Hamilton County Telephone Foundation gave $16,000 to Hamilton Memorial Hospital to help towards installation of negative air pressure environments during COVID-19 pandemic. “On behalf of our providers, staff, Board of Directors, and the community we serve, we sincerely thank the Hamilton County... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Launches $150 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Applications Now Available to Help 10,000 Homeowners at: ema.ihda.orgCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the opening of the state’s new Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) program to assist homeowners who have seen their income decline due to the COVID-19... Read More.

Rend Lake College Chosen for Apprenticeship Expansion Grant

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 24, 2020) — Rend Lake College and partners, Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill. and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges in Olney, Ill., have been chosen as a recipient of the 2019-2020 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and... Read More.

$1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Excavator Vandalism Case

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent vandalism of a trackhoe excavator and theft of tools owned by Carl Atwood of Mt. Erie. The trackhoe was located near the Wayne-Clay County line... Read More.

Bertram Sentenced to 9 Years in IDOC Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 41 year old Carmi man, Walter David Bertram, was sentenced Monday, in White County Court, after a lengthy hearing, to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a class 3 felony charge of Attempted Burglary. His sentence will be followed by... Read More.

Putt Pub Crawl for St. Jude Coming Up Saturday; Registration Still Being Taken

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Putt Pub Crawl for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is coming up this Saturday, August 29th. Check-in begins at 1:00 pm at the Carmi Elks Lodge. Shotgun start at 2:00 pm. The cost for a 4 person team is $40 and they will... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2021 admission."As a graduate... Read More.